Product Type: Heaters & Heating Systems
heaters - power source: Electric
6kw PDR Heater: Watkins
Kilowatts: 1500/6000
HotSpring Watkins NO FAULT HEATER Replacement O-Ring/Washers (ONLY)Price is for a pair (2) O-rings You are looking at a part that is not available anywhere else in the world. If you are reading this then you are probably in the same boat as I am! This part came about after making a replacement end cap and realizing how many people have rotted, worn or stretched out O-Rings. I listened to your requests and had new O-Rings made. The Factory O-Rings are made out of Rubber and Rubber rots over time.
I firmly believe that the manufacturer of these parts makes them with the intent to ultimatelyfail and require you to once again have to buy a brand new heater. I reverse engineered the O-Ring after searching everywhere to buy a replacement.The manufacturer refuses to sell just the O-Rings and the only option is a new Heater.The O-Rings used are proprietary and specifically made for the Watkins Heaters. My O-Rings have the exact same dimensions as the originals.They are tapered at one end, flat on the other.However, I made mine out of the highest grade SILICONE. The result is an O-Ring that will not rot and is much more difficult to stretch out.Silicone retains it's shape more effectively than Rubber and won't crack and crumble. Your O-Ring may look fine but, may be overstretched and incapable of making a tight seal.Your O-Ring may not visually appear to be worn but, if you are leaking it probably is.It doesn't have to look as bad as the example below to be ineffective.
Here is an example of what Rotted Rubber Watkins O-Rings Look Like: The design of these O -Rings is unique because one side is flat and the other is tapered.The reason the O-Ring has to be tapered is that there is a beveled ramp inside the end cap.When you tighten the screws on the end cap, this tapered end is compressed by the end cap ramp against the pipe/tube and forms a watertight seal. NOTE: THE TAPERED END IS THE SIDE THAT GOES DOWN INTO THE END CAP.THE FLAT SIDE IS THE SIDE THAT FACES UP WHEN LOOKING INTO THE CAP FROM TOP. So here is the important stuff you need to know.. I am not affiliated with Watkins or Hot Springs in any way. This part is not a Factory Original Part, it is an aftermarket part.This part is not endorsed, manufactured or supported by Watkins or Hot Springs.I cannot guarantee that this part will not also deteriorate after many years.I am not responsible for any damage that may occur to your heater in any way. The Good Stuff.. I guarantee this part will fit exactly the same way as the original part.I guarantee this part will not leak and will function identically as the original part.I guarantee this part is made of 100% Silicone and is more resistant to cold, heat and rot than rubber.
This is a no brainer for anyone having to replace their heater due to a simple O-Ring Leak.It is a fraction of the cost and if you had to replace the O-Rings every year for the next 20 years it would still be cheaper than purchasing even ONE new heater! Price of $16.95 is for TWO O-Rings No International Sales. I only Ship within the USA
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